Postal System — Questions and answers

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What big problem did ancient rulers like Emperor Cyrus the Great have?

Choices

  1. They had too many maps to look at.
  2. They didn't have enough advisors.
  3. It was hard to send messages quickly and reliably across long distances. ✓
  4. Their empires were too small.

Answer: It was hard to send messages quickly and reliably across long distances.

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What was the Cursus Publicus that Emperor Augustus set up in the Roman Empire?

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  1. A new type of chariot for racing.
  2. An organized state-run postal system. ✓
  3. A secret society for emperors.
  4. A school for Roman administrators.

Answer: An organized state-run postal system.

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What happened to postal systems in Europe after the big empires fell apart?

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  1. They became even faster and more organized.
  2. They largely disappeared, and communication became slow and costly. ✓
  3. They were taken over by kings and queens.
  4. Only scholars could send letters.

Answer: They largely disappeared, and communication became slow and costly.

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Who created the first truly international postal service across the Holy Roman Empire?

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  1. A younger, eager messenger.
  2. Franz von Taxis. ✓
  3. A post horn.
  4. The king of Brussels.

Answer: Franz von Taxis.

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What was Sir Rowland Hill's amazing idea to fix Britain's postal system?

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  1. Making all letters free.
  2. Charging different prices for every letter.
  3. Using a uniform penny postage paid with an adhesive stamp. ✓
  4. Sending messages by tapping on a blueprint.

Answer: Using a uniform penny postage paid with an adhesive stamp.

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What important organization did Heinrich von Stephan help create in 1874?

Choices

  1. The Global Trade Association.
  2. The International Treaty Committee.
  3. The Universal Postal Union (UPU). ✓
  4. The German Postal Administration.

Answer: The Universal Postal Union (UPU).

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What did the postal system start focusing on more in the late 20th and early 21st centuries?

Choices

  1. Sending more emails and messages.
  2. Package delivery for e-commerce. ✓
  3. Only delivering letters to offices.
  4. Teaching people how to use computers.

Answer: Package delivery for e-commerce.

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What are some ways the postal system has helped people throughout history?

Choices

  1. It created new sports and games.
  2. It connected empires, helped trade, and brought loved ones closer. ✓
  3. It taught people how to fly planes.
  4. It only delivered birthday presents.

Answer: It connected empires, helped trade, and brought loved ones closer.

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